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Or maybe a combination incorrect polarity and excessive current. i.e. Maybe the radio was protected against incorrect polarity but only up to the recommended 2.2 amps. We scoured the internet for a suitable junction box and found that Screwfix sells a five-way double pole unit rated at 100 amps and capable (in theory) of taking wires up to 25 sq mm. Tool Station has something very similar. The cost is around seven pounds. As its name suggests there's broadly the same basic chemistry going with a reaction between lead and an acid but with these the acid is in a crystal form. This means there's very little liquid content with no risk of spillage making them safe to transport. The unique chemistry enables them to be very deep cycled with little risk of sulphation. They can be be around twice the price of a good quality deep-cycle battery but as they were originally designed for UPS use they're robust against continuous charging from a solar supply and can tolerate heavy discharge loads from an inverter for example.
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With the mains charger switched off and the battery removed it was time to unscrew the four cable glands and remove all the wires. Semi traction and traction batteries (also referred to as deep cycling batteries, lead-acid batteries, wet batteries). Battery specialists sometimes diagnose a lead-acid battery’s condition using a hydrometer to obtain the specific gravity of the acid. Although this method has some advantages, it cannot be used on a sealed battery and the procedure is not discussed further here.Apply a thin film of grease or petroleum jelly, such as Vaseline, to a battery’s terminals (see right). Although a key function of a leisure battery is to run 12V appliances, it also performs a second important function. Bearing in mind that it is permanently linked to a caravan or motorhome’s built-in charger, a leisure battery is also able to smooth out any irregularities in the supply received from this device. Most caravan control panels have a light display or battery condition meter, some of which don’t provide a precise indication of its charge level. More accurate information is obtained by taking a reading across a battery’s terminals using a digital meter. When using a hand-held meter, note the following points:
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If you have recently disconnected a charger or have been driving a motorhome or towing, a reading will be higher than normal. After a battery has been receiving a charge, it is recommended to let it settle for at least four hours before taking a voltage reading. As @winston1 , put a diode in the line, one of the 1N400x series will work (they cost about a penny each). And will reduce the voltage a bit, winner winner. chargers are suitable for charging leisure batteries. If you’re unsure, speak to one of our experts When inspecting battery cells, wear safety clothing including eye protection and gloves. Battery acid also damages clothing.I though the radio would just draw the power it needed, but maybe the battery amps exceeded the capacity? Each compartment creates a nominal 2.12V, thereby creating a total of around 12.7V for a fully-charged battery. If you own a caravan or motorhome, it’s important to get to grips with the leisure battery. Knowing how to
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That is the situation we faced with, and the short term solution was to fit a smaller battery. It's ironic really that you have to reduce the size of the battery to cope with all the extra items wanting power.Temperature– The stated capacity of a battery is expressed in Amp hours (Ah) but the quoted figure is only applicable when the ambient temperature is 25C. In reality, there are many occasions in the UK when it’s much colder than 25C and for every one degree drop in temperature, there’s an approximate one per cent reduction in a battery’s Ah capacity. Each compartment houses a series of positive and negative lead plates. These have a grid construction so that lead oxide paste can be pressed into all the apertures.
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Never leave a battery in a discharged state. If recharging is delayed, a situation known as sulphation occurs in which a white deposit forms on a battery’s plates. In general this is an incurable condition, which renders a battery useless. Lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO 4) batteries are another form of very deep cycle battery. They're self contained units with their own on-board charge manager. Having elminated lead they typically weigh half as much as an equivelant output lead-acid battery so the weight saving is a benefit. They can also be fully discharged and recharged and during the discharge cycle they can retain a stable voltage level and they can be rapidly recharged. multimeter or voltmeter. Always ensure that all electrical appliances and consumers are switched off On the other hand, caravans only have leisure batteries, and these need to be charged to ensure your If the battery outputs less than 12v, it's unlikely to damage the device, but it might not work, right? OK, but is there a component that can input a voltage of 12v +-3 and output exactly 12v?
The compartments in the casing of lead-acid batteries are also filled with diluted sulphuric acid referred to as the electrolyte. The casing also has a gas outlet for releasing any hydrogen created during re-charging. This must not be allowed to become detached. Needless-to-say, if a battery box is mounted inside, heat in the living area will help to improve its performance. However, many batteries are mounted externally where ambient temperatures can be much lower. Moreover, in a genuine leisure battery, these envelopes also contain glass fibre sheets to press against the lead oxide paste held in each plate. This combats the tendency during constant re-charging for the paste to become loosened and then completely detachedfrom the lead grid.
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